Reporter & Editor

WVPE 88.1 Elkhart; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Community School District is seeking a Radio Station Reporter and Assignment Editor. The role requires at least two years in radio news, with a broad background in public radio journalism, audio storytelling, and production.

The candidate should demonstrate NPR-quality writing, reporting, and on-air delivery, plus board operator skills. Representing the station in the community is essential, with strong teamwork and computer literacy expected.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience in radio news with a broad background.
• Demonstrated NPR quality writing, reporting, announcing and production skills.
• Conversational on-air delivery and knowledge of board operator skills.
• Team player with willingness to train others and good computer literacy.
• Knowledge of digital editing programs and file sharing options.
• Willingness to represent the station in the community.

Skills

Radio news experience

NPR-quality writing

Audio storytelling

Audio production

Board operator skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Digital editing tools

Public representation

Positive attitude

Community engagement

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Elkhart Community School District

• Position Type: Radio Station/ Reporter and Assignment Editor
• Date Posted: 6/29/2026
• Location: WVPE

Schedule: 8.0 hours per day; 260 days per year

Qualifications: Required: A minimum of two years of experience in radio news with a broad background and knowledge of public radio journalism, audio storytelling and audio production. Demonstrated NPR quality writing, reporting, announcing and production skills. Conversational on-air delivery and knowledge of, or desire to learn, best practices in board operator skills. Team player with willingness to train others. Computer literacy. Knowledge of appropriate digital editing programs and file sharing options. Motivated and positive personality. Willingness to represent the station in the community.